Salesforce Nonprofit Insights

Implementation Is a Foundation, Not the Finish Line
Dirk Steuernagel Dirk Steuernagel

Implementation Is a Foundation, Not the Finish Line

Too often, Nonprofit organizations treat Salesforce implementation as the end goal. They migrate data, set up basic functionality, and deliver a round of staff training. But without a long-term enablement plan, this approach can quickly lead to underutilization, user frustration, and missed opportunities.

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From Solo Pilot to Co-Pilot: Why Your Admin Shouldn’t Fly Alone
Dirk Steuernagel Dirk Steuernagel

From Solo Pilot to Co-Pilot: Why Your Admin Shouldn’t Fly Alone

Your Salesforce Admin wears many hats: problem solver, report builder, data guardian, automation expert, and more. But even the most capable Admin can hit bandwidth limits or find it hard to stay on top of platform updates, data management, new features, or strategic planning.

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Optimizing Your Costs: Why a Salesforce License Audit Should Be a Regular Habit
Dirk Steuernagel Dirk Steuernagel

Optimizing Your Costs: Why a Salesforce License Audit Should Be a Regular Habit

If your Nonprofit is like most, Salesforce licenses are one of your largest technology investments. But are you sure you’re using it efficiently?

Too often, we see organizations pay for more Salesforce licenses than they need, or the wrong types of licenses for their users. Without a regular license cost audit, you may be spending thousands of dollars each year that could be redirected to mission-critical programs.

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When Mission Meets Maintenance: The Hidden Cost of the 'Accidental Admin'
Dirk Steuernagel Dirk Steuernagel

When Mission Meets Maintenance: The Hidden Cost of the 'Accidental Admin'

In many Nonprofit organizations, the person managing Salesforce is not a Salesforce professional or a certified Salesforce Admin/Nonprofit Consultant. Often, they’re a passionate Program Director, Development Lead, or even the Executive Director. They stepped in because they had to, not because it was in their job description. We call them “Accidental Admins”.

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Unlocking Sustainable Impact: The Role of Managed Services in Nonprofit Salesforce Operations
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Unlocking Sustainable Impact: The Role of Managed Services in Nonprofit Salesforce Operations

As Nonprofit organizations increasingly depend on Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud to power fundraising, program delivery, and impact measurement, post-implementation challenges threaten to undermine this investment. Managed Services, delivering ongoing support, fractional administration, and strategic advisory, offer a cost-effective, scalable model that reduces operational risk and maximizes long-term value. For mission-driven organizations, Managed Services are not simply a support function—they are a strategic lever for sustainability, innovation, and impact.

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